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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

15. The Special Senses

Introduction to Special Senses

Anatomy & Physiology

15. The Special Senses

Introduction to Special Senses

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Which of the following structures is not part of the external ear?

Tympanic membrane

Auricle

External auditory canal

Helix

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Begin by understanding the anatomy of the external ear. The external ear consists of structures that are visible from the outside and are involved in collecting sound waves.

Identify the components of the external ear: the auricle (also known as the pinna), the external auditory canal, and the helix, which is part of the auricle.

Recognize that the tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum, is not part of the external ear. It serves as a boundary between the external ear and the middle ear.

Consider the function of the tympanic membrane. It vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits these vibrations to the ossicles in the middle ear.

Conclude that the tympanic membrane is not part of the external ear, as it is located at the end of the external auditory canal and marks the beginning of the middle ear.